Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Mediterranean
Types
Iris sibirica
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Erdbeerbaum
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
arbousier
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Siberian Iris
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
medronheiro
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Siberian Iris
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Strawberry Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Strawberry Tree
Care of Siberian Iris and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.